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South Mountain Park and Preserve
66° · Light drizzle nowBest time: Tomorrow 7 am
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South Mountain Park and Preserve

Roam Trails

  • 4.810k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 7 pm

South Mountain Park and Preserve offers expansive desert trails, sweeping city and mountain views, and a rugged, natural atmosphere perfect for outdoor exploration. Expect sunny, open ridgelines, diverse hiking and biking routes, abundant wildlife spotting, and picturesque overlooks ideal for photography or catching a vibrant sunset. Visit for active nature walks, panoramic viewpoints, and a peaceful escape from the city.

Right now · 7:45 am

Why it fits right now

Better tomorrow at 7 am.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Open till 7 pm
  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • It's outdoors and wet out

66°

Light drizzle

Feels
70°
Rain
56%
Wind
2mph
  1. 8amLight drizzle67°
  2. 9amLight rain68°
  3. 10amLight rain69°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 7 pm
monday
5 AM–11 PM
tuesday
5 AM–11 PM
wednesday
5 AM–11 PM
thursday
5 AM–11 PM
friday
5 AM–11 PM
saturday
5 AM–7 PM
sundayToday
5 AM–7 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 South Mountain Park and Preserve
  2. 2 Dobbins Lookout · 10 min
  3. 3 Gila Valley Lookout · 17 min
10919 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsCall+16024955458Websitephoenix.gov

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 10k reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Sunset views
  • Photography
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing

The feel

  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Casual
  • Family friendly
  • Pet owners
  • Tourists

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a rain shell. Umbrella all day. Waterproof shoes from 9 am.

Your full outfit
  • Rain shellThe whole time
  • Waterproof shoesFrom 9 am
  • UmbrellaThe whole time